Coffee Tasting Cookie Bar Party

To officially welcome summer, I gathered a few friends last week for a coffee tasting cookie bar party. I’m a big sucker for attaching a party theme to any occasion – even if it’s just a casual get together – and this one was a fun combination of cookies and coffee just for the girls.

Summer means keeping things simple – and I stayed true to that philosophy by grabbing everything needed for this coffee tasting cookie bar party with one quick trip to the grocery store.

First stop – Safeway’s bakery for some pre-made cookies. Freshly baked, convenient, and ready to go.

I grabbed five different varieties and tucked them under some glass pedestal dessert stands
once I got home – (presentation is key!)

The pedestals were lined with coffee filters and for a little decorative touch –
ribbon was wrapped around the rim with double sided tape.

The ribbon took just a minute to stick on and simply peels away once it’s ready to be removed.

Next stop – Safeway’s coffee isle. I was excited to partner with Gevalia for this particular opportunity as I remember being on their automatic delivery service
back in the day (my corporate working days, that is).
I was even more thrilled to learn Gevalia is now available in single serve cups for
Keurig® K-Cup® Brewers*. I shared our Keurig® OfficePro® Premier*
a couple months ago and still think it’s just the perfect entertaining accessory for coffee loving guests!*Kraft Foods is not affiliated with Keurig, Inc. KEURIG and K-CUP are registered trademarks of Keurig, Inc.

I love the idea that guests can personally choose their own favorite blend of freshly brewed coffee – one right after another – and have them all ready, within minutes.

I picked up the rich, medium roast, Columbia – as well as the smooth, mild, Signature Blend.

The little guy and I spent no more than 30 minutes one evening stringing up the coffee filter garland to hang above ‘the bar’. I used the same method as the cupcake liner garland I made a couple years ago – except I used white and unbleached coffee filters along with some cut pieces of tulle. It took just two packs of filters (approximately $2) to create this show stopper – perfectly fitting for the coffee theme.

The casual set table was just enough to make the gathering special
but nothing over the top or time consuming.

I hand dipped the silverware in melted chocolate for those guests craving a touch of sweetness in their cups. These are incredibly simple to whip up – just melt some chocolate bark – dip in the spoon – and lay it on some wax paper to harden. I topped these with a few extra mini chocolate chips too.

My sister blended up a batch of her favorite frappé coffee recipe. This seriously took minutes to make – especially since she used the single serve cups as a base.

We called them Mini Frappé Coffee Shots….I am hoping to snag her recipe to share.

This might be the most inviting party setting I’ve ever seen. I love cookies and coffee both and your displays are so nice…love the cookies under glass and all the little extras you made to eat/taste. WOW!

What a lovely presentation. I totally agree about the coffee pods for parties. I usually get some lattes and different types of coffees and then everyone can get what they want. Lots of people know how to use these machines now too so it doesn’t all have to be done by the hostess of the party.

I was absolutely mesmerized with this post and I don’t even drink coffee. But a lot of adaptable things came to my mind. I LOVED everything you did. Every detail was wonderful. Yes let the summer begin. And you sure began it well for some special friends! I felt like I was there. And the party was delightful!

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